Statement by Steve Nelson, on Behalf of Common Sense Nebraska Coalition, Regarding Defeat of the “Waters of the U.S.” Rule

“Nebraska’s farmers, ranchers, homebuilders, small businesses, counties, and landowners welcome President Trump’s Executive Order to send the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule back to the drawing board. This proposal was flawed from the start and proved to be little more than a federal land grab to take away private property rights under the guise of protecting water quality.”

“We have long called for a common-sense approach to this rule and today President Trump delivered that by putting the concerns of citizens ahead of government bureaucracy and federal overreach. We will remain vigilant to ensure any revised measure brought forth by the EPA meets the needs of Nebraskans.”

Common Sense Nebraska is a diverse, Nebraska-based coalition consisting of organizations and entities that have united in response to the EPA’s “Waters of the U.S.” Rule; a regulatory proposal that would harm both rural and urban Nebraskans through expansion of the EPA’s powers and authorities under the federal Clean Water Act. The coalition’s purpose is to build awareness and understanding of the EPA proposal and the impacts it would have on Nebraskans. For more information visit Common Sense Nebraska on Facebook.